Ford Powers Milwaukee To Win » Brats & Beer

January 14, 2006
posted under: Bucks, TJ Ford

T.J. Ford, making his fourth start since missing four games with a foot sprain, scored a layup with 15 seconds to play to give the Bucks a 103-102 victory over the Charlotte Bobcats. It was not pretty, though, as Milwaukee struggled with 23 turnovers and blew an 18-point lead in the second half before slipping past the undermanned ‘Cats. Michael Redd led the team with 26 points while Bobby Simmons scored 20. Andrew Bogut added 18 points and had 17 rebounds, tying a career-high mark.

As if we needed more evidence that Milwaukee needs help on defense, this was a game the Bucks should have won easily, but they allowed Charlotte back into the game and gave up more than 100 points for the 19th time this season. Milwaukee is ranked 20th in the league giving up 99.6 points a game. Bucks View, which is no fan of Mr. Ford, has some interesting trade ideas the Bucks might want to consider.

Milwaukee is now 19-15 and nine-and-a-half games behind Detroit. We’ll see if the Bucks can keep Carmelo Anthony from breaking any scoring records tonight when they host 18-19 Denver.